Animal Kingdom USA’s Ask Critter Chatter

This adopted cat, Larry. was microchipped by the SPCA as a kitten Danny from Peekskill asks: Should I microchip my dog and does it hurt him?

Dear Danny, Yes you should microchip him and no, it doesn’t hurt him. Microchipping is becoming the absolute best way to have your dog identified. It is an RF (radio frequency) chip about the size of a grain of rice that is implanted usually between the shoulder blades. This is a relatively inexpensive procedure that your local Veterinarian can perform. They simply inject the chip with a special needle and you’re done. A unique number, similar to a social security number, is stored in the chip and it is activated when a special scanner is used to read it. In the event that your loved one is lost, the local police, veterinarians and even some shelters can be equipped with this special scanner and can indentify your dog.

Now this is very important Danny: they can only identify your dog if you register the chip! The registration is what returns the owners information to the person scanning the chip.

The sad truth is, so many owners do not take the time to get their chip registered. Without the registration process, the number that is stored in the chip is useless.
Patrick Yates
President/CEO
Animal Kingdom USA

We at Animal Kingdom USA
would like to take this
opportunity to invite you
to attend an event:
Supporting Migratory
Songbirds through
Rehabilitation, Reduction of
Negative Impacts, and Birdscaping
With Jayne Amico.

This illustrated lecture will cover all aspects of bird rehabilitation, explaining the process of rehabilitation right up to release. You will learn why the birds required rehabilitation, and what types of injuries/conditions occur. Mrs. Amico will also provide tips on how you can reduce negative impacts around your home and town, such as keeping cats indoors, how to prevent window strikes and car hits, etc. The presentation concludes with ways to attract certain species of birds to your garden by planting specific trees, shrubs, and flowers.

The seminar is FREE to attend and will held at the Katonah Memorial

house, 71 Bedford Rd (RTE 117) , Katonah, NY on Wednesday,

November 11 at 7:30pm.

For more information, you may

post questions on Facebook at facebook.com/AnimalKingdomUSA.

Animal Kingdom USA is located at

100 Independent Way in Brewster.